6 Come, let’s return to the Lord.^(A)
For he has torn us,^(B)
and he will heal us;^(C)
he has wounded us,
and he will bind up our wounds.^(D)

¹² Sow righteousness for yourselves^(A)
and reap faithful love;
break up your unplowed ground.^(B)
It is time to seek the Lord^(C)
until he comes^(D) and sends righteousness
on you like the rain.^(E)

⁶ But you must return to your God.^(A)
Maintain love and justice,^(B)
and always put your hope in God.^(C)